Bachelor of Science [B.S] - Bachelor [4 Years]
$39,327 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Mechanical Engineering

  • The BSc in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program teaches students to be creative problem solvers and raise the teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
    • Introduction to Machining
    • Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
    • Introduction to Electrical Engineering
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Thermodynamics
    • Machine Design and many more
  • After this program, students may become effective leaders in mechanical engineering as well as in other fields such as medicine, law, consulting, management, banking, and finance.
  • Students of the Mechanical Engineering program at Columbia University will gain the following abilities:
    • Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
    • Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
    • Ability to design a system, component, structure, or process
    • Ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
    • Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
    • An ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas
  • Students have opportunities to work with top faculty, both in the classroom and in the laboratory, who are actively engaged in pioneering research across disciplines.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $31285 $31285 $31285 $31285
Health Insurance $642 $642 $642 $642
Books and supply $2000 $2000 $2000 $2000
Miscellaneous expenses $5400 $5400 $5400 $5400
Total Fees $39327 $39327 $39327 $39327

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.5 9 3
ACT American College Testing 31 36 1
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1410 1600 1
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.